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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Canada Japan Society (CJS) is sponsoring the Canadian premiere on Monday, June 15 of the film "WOOD JOB!" 「ウッジョブ – 神去なあなあ日常」as part of the Toronto Japanese Film Festival, taking place at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) from June 11-26. This charming coming-of-age comedy/drama by Shinobu Yaguchi, (Waterboys, Swing Girls,Robo-G) is based on a popular novel by Shion Miura. Having flunked his university entrance exams, 18-year-old Yuki Hirano decides to leave the city behind to take part in a one-year forestry programme, swayed not by a passion for lumberjack life but rather by the attractive girl in the recruiting brochure. Knowing little of what lies ahead, Yuki winds up in rural Kamusari, a small village deep in the mountains, far from modern conveniences and facing a much tougher challenge than anticipated. The story, rich with ancient mythology and Japanese forest legend, has drawn praise from Studio Ghibli animation filmmaker, Hayao Miyazaki.CJS is proud to be a part of this excellent showcase of contemporary Japanese film, and we hope you all come out to the Canadian premiere of WOOD JOB!Tickets are $12 for the general public and can be ordered online (http://www.ticketweb.ca/snl/EventListings.action?orgId=97962&pl=jccc) or by phone to 416-441-2345.

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The CJS (Canada Japan Society of Toronto) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing understanding of Canada, Japan, and Canada-Japan relations. We organize cultural and business events, such as monthly screenings of Japanese films and special lectures by eminent speakers; hold social/networking events, such as monthly pub nights and Bonenkai (end-of-year party); and publish a quarterly newsletter. Everyone is welcome.
CJS（日加協会）は、日本とカナダの架け橋となり、両国間の交流を後援する非営利団体です。
毎月一度、選りすぐられた日本映画の上映や、カジュアルな雰囲気のパーティ、そのほか著名な方の特別講演や忘年会、季刊誌発行など、その活動は多岐に渡ります。
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